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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.27, 8,045.43 and 2,244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.27, 8,045.43 and 2,244.38 is: 3,367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.27 : 8,045.43 = 2,244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.27/8,045.43 = 2,244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.27x = 8,045.43 × 2,244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.27x = 18,056,953.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,056,953.54/5,362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.41

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